Systems Engineer
About The Position
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . SAIC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) office. This role will provide engineering expertise to support acquisition, development, and programmatic activities for an enterprise-wide program that directly supports warfighter operations. Responsibilities include conducting technical analysis of reported issues, reviewing technical reports, and delivering engineering recommendations for corrective actions. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in requirements management, overseeing all phases from requirements development through design, testing, operations, and sustainment. This position may also serve as the focal point for resolving engineering challenges. Work will be a hybrid mix of onsite and remote, contingent upon contract award. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. In this role, the Systems Engineer will coordinate and integrate technical efforts across a multifaceted team, ensuring compatibility of all functional and physical interfaces while meeting lifecycle optimization goals. The engineer will drive efforts to confirm that system definitions, designs, and solutions align with requirements across various system elements, including hardware, software, and data. Responsibilities also include leading technical problem-solving, participating in risk management and configuration management, preparing technical documentation (e.g., SERDs, SECLs, and change management), and contributing to trade studies and performance evaluations. Collaboration with program offices, fleet organizations, industry stakeholders, and leadership is critical to ensure the delivery of capability-oriented solutions within schedule and budget constraints. This position offers an excellent opportunity to influence lifecycle-optimized systems that meet critical mission objectives.
Requirements
- U.S. citizens and eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred disciplines include Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer)
- Minimum of 10 years of acquisition experience in the field of systems engineering, with an emphasis on requirements management and verification
- Familiarity with the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Systems Engineering Process and related engineering policies and procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, including those with varying levels of technical expertise and perspectives
- US Citizenship, and an active Secret clearance is required, with eligibility up to TS/SCI
Responsibilities
- Conducting technical analysis of reported issues
- Reviewing technical reports
- Delivering engineering recommendations for corrective actions
- Requirements management
- Coordinating and integrating technical efforts across a multifaceted team
- Confirming that system definitions, designs, and solutions align with requirements across various system elements, including hardware, software, and data
- Leading technical problem-solving
- Participating in risk management and configuration management
- Preparing technical documentation (e.g., SERDs, SECLs, and change management)
- Contributing to trade studies and performance evaluations
- Collaboration with program offices, fleet organizations, industry stakeholders, and leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
